May 2, 2014

10 things Boulder can learn from Greeley

Boulder comes across as the cool kid on the block, always with the latest tech gadgets, hip clothes and a confidence born from repeated success. Greeley, on the other hand, could be seen as the shy kid with dirt on his shoes, lacking in confidence but with strength of character and determination to succeed.

These two cities, separated by just 50 miles, can seem a world apart. One is known for its startup and entrepreneurial culture, while the other balances pride in its pioneer and agricultural heritage with sensitivity to outdated stereotypes.

Few would expect, from common perception, that Greeley would have…

Christopher Wood
Christopher Wood is editor and publisher of BizWest, a regional business journal covering Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer and Weld counties. Wood co-founded the Northern Colorado Business Report in 1995 and served as publisher of the Boulder County Business Report until the two publications were merged to form BizWest in 2014. From 1990 to 1995, Wood served as reporter and managing editor of the Denver Business Journal. He is a Marine Corps veteran and a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder. He has won numerous awards from the Colorado Press Association, Society of Professional Journalists and the Alliance of Area Business Publishers.
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